I’m usually not a fan of tomatoes but I was at Whole Foods this week as usual (I’m there too often lol), and I saw all these beautiful, ripe, local tomatoes, next to a lot of fresh basil. The basil smelt so good and I got inspired to make a tomato basil soup. Ok, I normally…

It’s so hot here in South Florida, and even though summer is already “over” and school has already started, I decided to make myself a healthy treat, and made a vegan fig lavender ice-cream. Oh my.. Yumminess alert haha!! It was sooo good. A banana ice cream is similar to eating an ice cream, because it’s so…

This Strawberry Basil Smoothie is perfect for summer! Basil is abundant in summer and adding a few leaves to your smoothies is a great way to add more fresh herbs to your diet and benefit from its wonderful health properties. Basil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and supports cardiovascular health. It’s also a great source…

Summers are fun, but it’s important to take care of our skin. Nobody likes to have a sunburn. They are painful and uncomfortable, and they are dangerous. Sunlight improves our mood and boosts our vitamin D levels, but we need only about 15-20 minutes of sun everyday, without sunscreen. If you are on vacation or…

I made this delicious strawberry vanilla cream for Canada day as I’m French Canadian. I thought about making a healthy raw dessert made with organic strawberries and a sweet cashew vanilla cream. Strawberries are in season, and they are so good when fresh and ripe. I just can’t stand the strawberries we get during winter time…

This green tea mojito is perfect for a hot summer day. It’s made with brewed green tea, fresh cucumber slices, lime, and mint leaves. It’s alcohol-free but feel free to add a splash of white rum if you like. It’s very refreshing and will help to cool you down at the same time of giving…

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My name is Krystelle. I’m a wife, mother and step-mother. I hold a degree in holistic nutrition and graduated from culinary school. I’m passionate about natural health, nutrition and healthy cooking. I cook with fresh, seasonal, local, organic and mostly unprocessed foods. I don’t believe in any particular diets but in the power of wholesome foods and the importance of listening to our bodies’ needs. Welcome!

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In Season: Winter

Soups are great during winter. They are warm, comforting and nourishing. Exactly what our body needs. I love soups, and I was craving grains after childbirth. May be normal since I needed extra energy and comfort. Barley is a grain that is usually eaten during fall and winter. It’s a warming grain. It does contain…

Bone broth has been used for centuries in many different cultures around the world. It’s a nutrient dense food that is very nourishing and healing, and very easy and inexpensive to make. It’s a truly super food. Making bone broth is very sustainable and in harmony with traditions, as not only you use the meat…

It’s Sunday! It’s pancake day haha! I am actually not a fan of pancakes but I wanted to make a healthy version of you guys and this healthy version is vegan and absolutely delicious! No guilt here, it’s all made with good quality ingredients, and there is not even flour in these pancakes. Yep, that’s…

This delicious Tuscan white bean soup is very nourishing and really hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s very grounding and comforting. I made a vegan version, so there is no chicken or sausage in the soup, but you won’t miss the meat at all. I havent add any potatoes to the soup but…

Turmeric is a healing spice that has been used in India as Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It’s popular in home remedies for colds, cough, congestion, headaches, digestive problems, and it’s also use for skin problems and joint pain. Hot turmeric milk, also known as haldi ka doodh,…

If you are a tahini lover like I am, you have to try this tahini oatmeal. You may be resistant about adding tahini to your breakfast but it’s surprisingly delicious! Not only tahini is delicious, but it’s also very nutritious too. Tahini is a good source of protein, calcium and iron. I made the oatmeal by…